MEMORIAL SERVICE AT ST.
LARGE
BRIDE'S CHURCH
CONGREGATION HEARS RECTOR'S. TRIBUTE TO LATE MR. STEPHENS
Landon, Nov 18.
A beautiful memorial service for the late Mr. Pembroke Stephens, "Daily Telegraph" "correspondent in China who lost his life" when he was struck by machine-gun bullets while watching the Nantao hostilities from a vantage point in the French Concession on Armis- tice Day, was held in St. Bride's, the "Journalists' church" in Fleet Street.
Chinese
The church was crowded and among those present was Dr. W. C. Chen, representing the Ambassador to London, who sen; a wreath. Baron Tomil, who WIS accompanied by the Japanese Naval and Military attaches, re- presented the Japanese Ambassa- dor, who also sent a wreath. The
SPLENDID FIRE DISPLAY
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myriad 01 interested spectators saw the events from every avall- able vantage point in the sur- rounding blocks of houses.
British Legion was represented by Capt. Anderson.
of
Lord Camrose chiet proprietor the "Daily Telegraph" and "Morning Post" and all chicts of departments of the paper attend- ed, and all the London and chief provincial papers were represent- ed.
The Rector of St. Bride's, the Rev. C. B. Mortlock, pald tribute to the late Mr. Stephens who was a splendid example of the injunc- tion, "Whatsoever thy hand Andeth do and do with all thy might." which was
among the chief characteristics of a good Christian.
The service concluded with a beautiful rendering of Chopin's funeral march- Reuter,
FISHING JUNKS RANSACKED BY JAPANESE
Property Stolen
Amongst the distinguished guests | "ALLEGED ATTACKS IN
present were., Lady Northcote, Hon. Mr. N. L. Smith and Mrs. Smith, Hon, Sir Shouson Chow, Hon. Dr. R. H. Kotewall and Misses Kote- wall. Mr. Justice Lindsell, Mr. C. G. Perduc, DIG.P., Misses Elisabeth and Alethea Knatchbull-Hugessen. Hon. Dr. D. J. Valentine. Colonel and Mrs. N. M. S. Irwin, Mr. C. Champkin and Mr. L. C. F. Bellamy
H.E. the Governor arrived pune- tually at 3 p.m. and was received by Hon. Mr. King and Mr. Flz- Henry, and after officers of the Brigade had been presented lo him, conducted an Inspection of
the force.
MOTOR ESCAPE DRILL The first event of the display was the Anal of the Motor Escape Competition, Drill, In which two crews, Wanchai "A" and "B" took part. The silver cup presented for this event was won by the latter team, their time being 2 mins. 48
secs
The outline of the drill was to dash to the base of the drill tower at the given signal, pitch the fire escapes, rescue two dum- mies from the fifth floor by lower- ing lines and two men on the third floor by carrying them down the escape, and get a hydrant to work from the third floor and revolve a target on the ground.
The final of the Motor Pump Competition Drill, in which Central
CHINESE WATERS
Two incidents concerning alleged attacks on junks by Japanese war- 3hips have been reported to the police.
HONG KONG DAILY PRESS. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 1937.
NO BREAKDOWN British Navy's
IN NERVE OF Additions CHINESE NATION
HEROIC RESISTANCE IS ENCOURAGING
London, Nov. 17.
It is announced in Commons that in addition to two cruisers Land one submarine, whose con- struction will be commenced in the Royal Docks in December, it
"Both Sides Having is anticipated that the following
Tug-Of-War"
London. Nov. 18.
In a leading article on the pro- gress of the Sino-Japanese war the "Dally Telegraph" states that the Japanese have not had the walk-over they expected while inferior equipment has not pre- vented the Chinese from showing gallantry at least equal to that of their invaders and there is no sign of a breakdown in the nerve of the Chinese nation which the Japanese air raida: had intended to produce.
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There was something encourag- ing as well as herole in the Chinese resistance for it demon- strates that the ruthless campaigır of frightfulness" would be ineffective here 4.3 in the Far East. the paper says. Regretting that the two countries appear to be faced with a long war the "Daily Telegraph" suggests that both sides are having a tug-of-war- simply gaining second wind for changing to a more permanent grip..
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Referring
mediation. the paper states that without it China is in no mood to sue peace or Japan to offer reasonable terms. The nation wide support for Generalissimo Chlang Kai- shek had shown China to be more than a mere geographical unity. On the other hand there was some doubt as to where the centre of Japan's' political unity stands or who could empower negotiations to define her war aims.
Li Tsau-ming, 59-year-old master of a fishing junk told the police at total value of about $620 was des- Aberdeen that property to the
troyed by Japanese who boarded his craft in Chinese waters. Fr Asking who directs the opinion. his report he said that on of the Army, the paper suggests Armistice Day he left Shaukiwan that its move to establish Imperial with a crew of 12 on board for Headquarters should at least x fishing. That evening. In the the responsibility and the term vicinity of Sam Mun-kwan, he saw
may at last be placed "to the dis- a Japanese warship, which was so
tance Japan wishes to advance near his craft that he could see into China and the area she the figure 13 palated on her bow. wishes to devour for the "present.
Seventeen Japanese, some dress-Reuter.
ed in khaki and others in white boarded a sampan and rowed to- wards him. Fifteen boarded his
junk armed with daggers and axes JAPANESE AIRCRAFT
and ransacked the craft.
Two rifles Renew Bombing Of C.K.R.
Two cannons valued at $500 were thrown into the sea.
rounds of ammunitions and 150 were taken by the Japanese when
they left his ship.
Canton, Nov. 18: After a respite of ten days, Japanese aircraft re- sal-ewed their bombing of the Can- ton-Kowloon Railway to-day."
ANOTHER CASE Another alleged robbery by lors from a Japanese warship was brought to light when Leung Fat- sing, master of a fishing junk re- turned to the Colony and made a
"A" and Terminus "A" competed. report to the police yesterday.
He said that while he was in Chinese waters about noon on November 14, a Japanese trawler approached his vessel, and 15 sal- lors boarded the junk, armed with revolvers. axes and daggers. They made a search of the junk. and
was won by the former in the tire of 2 mins, 15 secs. In this event. a motor pump was driven to a position near the canvas water tank, where two sets of hoses were assembled and got to work on re- volving targets, after which the ransacked it, finally leaving with hoses and other equipment were arms, ammunition and money to
straightened and packed. For the value of $1,283..
this event, a shield was presented
Leung said no-one was harmed.
by the Fire Insurance Association and his vessel was not damaged, of Hong Kong.
The Hook Ladder Competition
Drill Anal saw four teams taking brings the entire Brigade into ac- part, Kowloon. Terminus, Central tion, showing that the fire has got out of control and all available assistance is required.
"A" and. “B.”. The last named crew on in the time of 2 mins. 12-4/5 secs.
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DEMONSTRATION
A demonstration which created a great deal of interest was that in which six men, all wearing oxygen breathing apparatus. enter ed and remained for several minutes in a smoke chamber. The apparatus was strapped in front of each man, and consisted of an oxygen chamber with controls, a tube by which the gas was inhaled and protective goggles for the eyes. Its value and utility were suffi- ciently made evident when the men emerged perfectly safe and with no 111 effects.
This event, which provided a
great thrill for all present, called into function all the different as- pects of fire-fighting work, and the", excellent mariner in which it was carried out yesterday testifies to the thorough and efficient training of the whole Brigade.
At the conclusion of the display. H.E. the Governor presented the prizes and certificates.
GOVERNOR'S APPRECIATION In a short speech, Als Excellency expressed his appreciation, of the work of the Brigade, a practical example of which he bad bad the opportunity to witness that after- The programme consisted· also noon. He was struck with the of a demonstration of the turi general keenness of the Force and table fre escape, опе of the the good results they had attain- Brigade's latest acquisitions, and aed. It was proof, he said, of the practical drill by members of the hard work and excellent instruc- Canton Fire Brigade now under- tion of the officers. going training in Hong Kong..
"HOME CALL **
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His Excellency was presented with a blackwood paper weight in- The feature of the afternoon's laid with the Cap Badge of the the salute at a drive past of all Brigade, in silver, and later took
appliances in Gloucester Road.
Three planes took "off from an alfcraft-carrier anchored off Chek- wan at 8.20 o'clock this morning tongwal and Pingwu, respectively
and flew to the stations at Tin-
117 and 123 kilometres south of Canton, where they released six high explosives,
A
number of telegraph poles were destroyed but no damage was done to the railway track. All trains between Canton and Hong
Kong ran as usual.
Central Neon,
RAILWAY BOMBED
AGAIN
Canton, Nov. 18. Three Japanese planes visited the Chinese section of the Canton-
Kowloon Railway this morning. dropping six, bombs between Ping- wu and Tingtongwal. No details are available at present as to whether any damage resulted. The Chinese press last night re- ported that the Japanese aircraft carrier is now back in South China water.- Reuter
ships will be ordered from private frms by the end of the present financial year-four cruisers, eight destroyers, three submarines, two escort vessels. three patrol vessels, one destroyer depot ship, ten motor torpedo hoats and six boom de fence vessels,— " British Wireless,
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SPANISH WAR FRONTS
WAL
Complete Calm
Prevails
Paris, Nov. 18.
here Reports received
from Salamanca state that complete calm prevails on the various fronts in Spain. From the Aragon Front it is reported that n› great number of militia men have sur- rendered to the Nationalist troops.
Large scale troop movements be hind the Nationalist lines, how- ever, suggest that the prevailing calm is only the "calm before the atorm," and that- a 'new large offensive is imminent. Nationalist Headquarters decline to make any statement. from which the possible the section of the front. where blow will be struck, could be guess- ed, in order to prevent the Re- publicans from strengthening the section in question. No forecast as to the coming events in Spain is therefore possible. Transocean
·NATIONALIST POSITIONS
SHELLED
Madrid, Nov. 18. According to a war bulletin. issued by the Defence Committee. here. It states that the Red troops shelled Nationalist positions on various sections of the eastern front, and that a successful, sortie was effected at Pozoblanco where the Reds succeeded 11 making valuable captures of war material. Transocean.
EVACUATION OF NON- COMBATANTS
Madrid, Nov. 18. The Madrid paper "Claridad," organ of the Labour Union, de. mands a wholesale and compul- sory evacuation of all под combatants from Madrid. The paper states that the lives of the civil population will be seriously
endangered when the Nationalists launch their expected large-scale
attack on Madrid, and the Gov- ernment should therefore order the compulsory évacuation of all civilians who have so far refused to leave the city--- Transocean.
RECOGNITION OF
FRANCO BY JAPAN
BRITAIN-U.S.
TRADE AGREEMENT
NEGOTIATIONS TO BEGIN SHORTLY
Exploratory Work For Over Year
Washington. Nov. 18. Mr. Cordell Hull, US Secre tary of State, announced that
that the United States contemplates ncgo- tlation of a reciprocal trade agree- ment with Britain. He invited in- terested persons in the United States to submit suggestions to the State Department concerning what products should be cluded in the treaty, This the first formal step to- wards the conclusion of the Anglo- American Trade Agreement and climaxes over a year of explora- tory work by the two Govern- ments.
in-
The actual start of negotiations La expected within a few weeks but must be preceded by public hearings at which interested per- sons can state their objections to reductions in American tariff being made in any particular class of goods. According to the "Asso- clated Press" there is good reason to believe that the British Govern- ment has probably consented to granting some American products treatment equal to that which it now accords to goods from British Dominions under the Empire pre- ference believing that more in. timate commercial ties between Britain and the United States would set an example to other nations to join in a general move- ment for the reduction of world trade barriers.- Reuter.
» London, Nov. 18 The Prime Minister, Mr. Cham- berlain expressed pleasure in in- forming the House of Commons that informal exploratory discus- sions with a view to reaching an agreed basis for negotiation of an Anglo-American trade agreement had reached a point at which both countries feel able to Announce that negotiations for such an agreement were contemplated. He added that the announcement marks a definite and well recog- nised step in the United States procedure of negotiations.--s Henter.
CAPE-LONDON FLIGHT
d
Capetown, Nov. 18.
Flying Officer Cloviston and Mrs. Kirby Green took off at 6 am. GMT on a record flight attempt to London."
OFF TO BROKEN HILL Johannesburg, Nov. 18; Clouston arrived at 9.55 G.MT. and left for Broken Hill at 10.35 and hopes to land at Kisumu about 1.30 am G.M.T. to-morrow and arrive at Khartoum at 7 am. and at Calro at 2 D.m
Reuter
Broken Hill, Nov. 18: Clouston arrived at 2.55 p.m. remaining until 10 p.m. G.M.T.— Reuter.
SPANISH LOYALISTS
ANNOYED
Appointment Of Agents By Britain
London, Nov. 18. "Profound displeasure" at the British Government's «action
LOON
CANTON
RAILWAY
SPEEDY
ECONOMICAL
SAF
NOTICE
In response to requests from the Golfing Public, the Taipo Belle" will, on Sundays and Holidays commencing on Sunday the 21st instant, leave Sheung Shui at 4.20 pm. and
arrive at Kowloon at 4,52 p.m.
H. D. WALKER,
Manager & Chief Engineer.
THE
HONG KONG
PENINSULA HOTEL;
KONGKONG HOTEL; BEFULSE BAY HOTEL}
&
SHANGHAI
ASTOR HOUSE; PALACE HOTEL} ́ HOTELS
LIMITED,
In association with the Grand Hotel des Wagons Lits, Peking
EXODUS FROM NANKING
Continues Unabated
BRITISH RESIDENTS
UNPERTURBED
TURN OFF THE HEAT
HOTTEST "NOVEMBER DAY IN SEVEN YEARS!
From all quarters yesterday the remark, isn't it very hot for this Nanking, Nov. 18: British re-time of the year" was heard and sidents are generally unperturbed enquiries from Mr. G. B. P. Hey- by the evacuation of the Chinese wood, Assistant Director of the Government offices which will be Royal Observatory, elicited the completed by November 18. Half Information that the maximum of the Britons are going up river temperature at 4 p.ru. yesterday and about twenty persons includ-
was 85 degs. This figure has not ing a few women are remaining.
been exceeded since November "1, Taking advantage of the wet wea-
1930 and Mr. Heywood sald that ther keeping off aircraft the gen-
It was very unusual for the second al' exodus continues unabated by half of November when the tem- road and river. Chinese troops con-
tinue to pour through to the Nan-perature, as a rule, is on the down- ing front while refugees from the ward trend. The minimum tem- cast are beginning to appear in perature yesterday was 14.2 degs., rain swept-streets, miserable, cold this reading being taken at 6 a.m. and hungry carrying a
By way of comparison it is in- longings and occasionally drivingteresting to note that the maxi- water buffaloes.-
mum temperature on Wednesday Reuter
was 81 degs., while the lowest read- ing on that day was 73 degs.
few be.
GENERALISSIMO RESIGNS
The Colony is again a little back- ward Insofar as the rainfall figures are concerned. The total since January 1, is 80.86 inches 28 against an average of 83.40 inches.
PHOTOGRAPHY LECTURE
Shanghai, Nov. 18. Generallasimo Chiang Kai-shek has relinquished the Presidency of the Executive Yuan to devote his entire attention to military affairs. He is succeeded by Dr. H. H. in Kung, who is concurrently Fin- appointing agents to Nationalist ance Minister. Mr. Wang Chung-graphy was delivered by Dr. H. Spain is expressed in a note trans-hut becomes Vice-President of the mitted by the Spanish Ambassador Executive Yuan and retain the
office of Foreign Minister. Reuter.
Tokyo, Nov. 18. Japan is extending recognition of the Franco regime in Spain on. November 25, says the "Asahi Shimbun." which adds: “With Japan recognising General Franco, and Italy and Germany recognising the anti-Comintern Manchukuo, bloc will be greatly strengthened.”*
The newspaper states that at yesterday's meeting of the Cabinet, Mr. Hirota explained that the Franco regime some time ago requested recognition by Japan, and Italy and Germany made in- formal representation on the same subject. The statesman declared that after careful investigation the Foreign Ofice found General Franco's policy fully agreed within London to the Foreign Office. that of Japan, and that the The note considers the action as Franco regime was "carrying on a implying abandonment of a policy The second air raid alarm sound- holy war against the Comiatern abstaining from all official rela- ed at 1.15 p.m. and the populace and is in the forefront of the anti-tions with those revolting against walted till 2.50 p.m. for the "all comintern battleline." Therefore, the legally established Govern- clear." No detalls are available at Japan intended to extend formal present except that on this oc-recognition of General Franco's Reuter, casion the Japanese planes did not government.—, appear over the Canton-Kowloon Reuter. Railway. Reuter.
SECOND." ALARM
Canton, Nov. 18.
STUDY OF CHINESE CHARACTERS
Interesting Lecture
ment.
NEW AIR SERVICE
Between Japan And Mandated Islands display. However, was a complete
MILITARY COURTS IN
In South Pacific fire-fighting exhibition showing the
PALESTINE development of a fire from the in-
Jérusalem, November 18: The
Tokyo, Nov. 18: The Ministry of ciplent stage to a large-scale con-
military courts authorised by the Dr. Erwin Reiffer in a talk at
Communications to-day declared flagration. The first stage was the Dr. J. H. McElney reported to British Government to deal with the YMCA last evening pointed.
that passenger and air mail ser "Home Call," which means that the police that he knocked down the present 'situation in Palestine out that the study of the Chinese
vice will be inaugurated between the fire can be dealt with by the a boy, Kwok King-chiu, aged 13, began jurisdiction to-day. Two character was not as hard as one
Japan and her mandated islands local Fire Station; the second stage when he ran across Chater Road, Courts were Inaugurated in thought, and with some scientific in the south Pacific. The service was the "District Call," which and struck the side of the car on Jerusalem and Halfa to try those sclution learning could be made will begin in January, 1838, while signifies that the fire in spreading Wednesday. The boy received found unlawfully carrying arms, very simple. The lecturer spoke a test flight will be made next and further assistance is required; | slight injuries and was taken to rioting or sabotage.—
on the subject. "The Man Who -month- the third alarm, or "Brigade Call," the Queen Mary Hospital.
Invented Chinese Characters." Heuters Bulletin Service,
Reuters Bulletin Service.
An interesting address on photo-
Roeschelsen at the Sailors' and Soldiers' Home yesterday evening. The subject was. "Treatment of Enlargement Papers."
JAPANESE WAR CASUALTIES Shanghai, Nov. 18.
Serious injuries were suffered by According to an official `an-
Pak Pun-sang, a coolie, when he nouncement the Japanese army was struck by a trolley loaded with casualties in the Shanghal area, fron bars while at work at Holt's excluding the "Yangtze and Hang- Whart on Wednesday. He was chow Bay region, are 9,076 dead, taken to the Kowloon Hospital. including ten per cent, from illness,
The wounded and I total 29,850.
Casualties among the blue-jackets are approximately .1.200 dead. wounded and 11-
•Reuter.
LECTURE
In Room K of the Hong Kong University last night, Mr. S. W. Faber gave an illustrated lecture to members of the Engineering Society on "Methods of Aerial Survey."
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It is learned that an inquiry into the death of the late Miss Eva Thomas Tam who was killed in a motor-car accident which occurred on October 31 last, will be conduct- ed at the Central Magistracy on Tuesday next commencing at 2.30 p.m. It will be recalled that the de- ceased was in a car driven by Mr. K. A. Bidmead. Assistant Superin- tendent of Police, returning from Repulse Bay.
The car crashed 30 feet down the embankment at the corner of Vic- torla and Sassoon Roads at about 11.25 p.m. on the day in question..